Cardiff Mardi Gras 2012
from £3 to £17.50
daily capacity: 20000
last updated: Thu 5th Jul 2012
Now in its 13 year, this year's event will see the launch of the inaugural Mardi Gras Parade through the city centre. Organisers are encouraging festival-goers not only to have a great day out and celebrate diversity, but to fill the streets of Cardiff with colour, floats and carnival for the occasion.
The event is held at Coopers Field, Cardiff on Saturday 1 September 2012.
Line-up
X Factor finalist Marcus Collins and Chart topping Heather Small will head-line at this year's annual Cardiff Wales LGBT Mardi Gras event, with Ruth Lorenz, Abel The Kid, Sandra Criado, The Freemasons, and Bright Light Bright Light, also confirmed.Tickets
Tickets are priced from £3 to £17.50 depending upon event. To buy tickets, click here.On site
The festival also boasts a Cabaret Garden with the very best in cabaret, drag and local acts, a dance arena featuring some of the best local and national DJ talent, a youth zone specially for under-16s to discuss a range of issues with qualified youth workers, community and market zone giving visitors the opportunity to shop from local traders and obtain advice from organisations that support the LGBT community, a funfair, and range of bars and catering facilities.Accommodation
This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.More information will be here when available.
from £3 to £17.50
daily capacity: 20000
last updated: Thu 5th Jul 2012

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